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WTO now a forum for talks, not unanimous dealmaking

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INTERNATIONAL

The WTO remains the main body determining global trade rules, but increasingly it looks likely to struggle to go beyond mere discussion.

New AU-Somalia mission may face old challenges

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SOMALIA

This included discussions around a proposed successor mission to the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which is due to withdraw by end-2024.

Tehran may further restrict foreign social media

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IRAN

This comes as conservative-drafted legislation aims to increase use of local alternatives to facilitate new restrictions on foreign social media providers. The recent presidential…

Separation calls will grow in western Canada

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CANADA

As attention turns again to non-COVID-19 issues, discussion of ‘Wexit’ -- the possible separation of Alberta and Saskatchewan from Canada -- will resurge. Separation calls grew…

Revenue-sharing returns to Argentine political agenda

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ARGENTINA

In 2015 the economic downturn and the electoral calendar undermined provincial finances. The outlook is no better for 2016, forcing provincial governors to seek fresh funds. In…

India data law raises state surveillance risks

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INDIA

It said that it believes that state-sponsored attackers were remotely trying to compromise the iPhones associated with their Apple IDs. That warning revived discussions on the…

Prospects for climate diplomacy in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

The ‘global stocktake’ on the state of the climate, and discussions over loss and damage, will dominate debate. This will take place amid geopolitical strife and bitter…

AI raises the stakes in wars globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Leading powers are expending enormous human and financial resources to leverage AI tools for military purposes, with uncertain effects. Academic and think-tank discussions about…

Washington spreads hosting duties for democracy summit

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INT

On March 29 the entire group will meet virtually, to be followed by in-person meetings in the five co-hosting countries. Discussions will centre on multilateral initiatives to…

Tanzania faces foreign investment controversies

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TANZANIA

The discussions reflect in part misunderstandings of the deal’s nature and purpose, but also some genuine concerns. The episode underscores the sustained legacy of former…